Here are some before shots of the Shimano Scorpions a customer sent me.

BEFORE:

Notice the dirt, grime, and solidified steelhead bait on the frame and sideplates.

Dirt and grime inside the worm gear and level wind system.

Front view with level wind guard removed.  Dirt and grime gets in and under everything, affecting performance.

Excessive dirt and grime on the level wind system.

AFTER:

Nice clean, debris free frame and sideplates.

Nice clean worm gear and level wind system.  Free of debris and ready to go!

Under view of reel with a nice clean debris free level wind system.

Its amazing what a thorough cleaning and lubrication can do for the performance of your reels.  Send them to me and I will make them like new again!!

Tight Lines!

As far as the ever popular Abu round reels are concerned, there is now a drag washer that I feel is the best out there.  The new carbontex drags are absolutely amazing.  I prefer to install them “wet” with a light coating of drag grease.  They can also be installed dry, without grease, if that is your preference. 

I feel the lightly greased carbontex drag system is the smoothest, longest lasting upgrade that can be made for these reels.  I guarantee you will be pleased when a big salmon or steelhead takes a hard run and the drag works smooth as silk.

Tight Lines!